Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Location
US-LA-Crowley

Posted Date
1 week ago(1/11/2019 4:45 PM)

ID

2019-8778

# of Openings

1

Address

1325 Wright Avenue, #B`

Category

Nursing

Overview

Did you know that some of the industry’s most talented and caring registered nurses are at DCI? Our nursing staff has helped DCI achieve the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates among large dialysis providers for the past 13 years in a row. We think our Nurses are pretty awesome; they make a difference in our patients' lives by helping them live longer and achieve a better quality of life.

Our mission is “the care of the patient is our reason for existence.” What’s yours?

The Dialysis Registered Nurse is key to providing specialized nursing care in the in-center hemodialysis unit. The RN works in collaboration with all clinic team members to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality optimal outcomes.

Interacts with local hospitals as a liaison to facilitate continuity of care.

Assists in teaching and training new staff members as directed by the head nurse.

Collaborates with all staff members and renal team members to maintain medication inventory, ensure the dialysis machines are functioning properly, and maintain an adequate stocking of unit supplies.

Works with the head nurse and nurse manager to assure that OSHA compliance, occurrence reporting, and emergency preparedness is up to date.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.

Possesses and maintains a current license in the State as a registered nurse.

Maintains current CPR certification.

Previous dialysis experience preferred.

Applicant must have excellent communication skills and a demonstrated high level of clinical excellence.

DCI provides comprehensive hands-on and theory orientation/training in order to equip our nurses for success.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.